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The Combat Field Test (CFT) is the U.S. Army’s new annual, pass‑fail physical readiness test for Soldiers in 24 designat...
07/24/2026

The Combat Field Test (CFT) is the U.S. Army’s new annual, pass‑fail physical readiness test for Soldiers in 24 designated combat MOSs, requiring completion of a seven‑event continuous sequence in 30 minutes or less while wearing the Army Combat Uniform.

• A one-mile run.
• 30 dead-stop push-ups.
• A 100-meter sprint.
• 16 lifts of a 40-pound sandbag onto a 65-inch platform.
• A 50-meter carry of two five-gallon Army water cans weighing 40 pounds each.
• A 50-meter movement drill consisting of a 25-meter high crawl and a 25-meter 3-5 second rush.
• A final one-mile run.

Phased implementation began April 17, 2026, with Soldiers in the designated MOS taking diagnostic tests. No adverse administrative actions will result from failed CFT attempts before April 16, 2027. Full implementation testing for record begins April 17, 2027; failing a CFT at this time will result in administrative actions.

• Army Directive 2026-07: Army Physical Fitness Standards
• Army Techniques Publication 7-22.01: Holistic Health and Fitness Testing

Staff sergeants Justin R. Bowman and Patrick J. Roonan, Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians with the 38th Ordnance C...
07/22/2026

Staff sergeants Justin R. Bowman and Patrick J. Roonan, Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians with the 38th Ordnance Company (EOD), based in Fort Stewart, Georgia, were in Washington last week to attend the Congressional EOD Caucus’ 15th annual Day on the Hill event.

The EOD Day on the Hill is a bipartisan advocacy and awareness event that brings together military bomb disposal personnel, public safety bomb squads, policymakers, and industry partners to advocate for the EOD profession, highlight critical mission requirements, and secure baseline force structure funding.

Bowman and Roonan, members of the team that won the 2026 All Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team of the Year Competition, held at Fort A.P. Hill and Fort Lee, Virginia, earlier this year, were recognized by congressional leaders for their outstanding performances.

Once a month 20th CBRNE Command hosts professional development training for its Department of the Army civilians. These ...
07/21/2026

Once a month 20th CBRNE Command hosts professional development training for its Department of the Army civilians. These training sessions are designed to help the civilian workforce understand the history of the unit, its evolution and current capabilities. The training is also an opportunity to highlight how the daily efforts of the civilian workforce support the warfighter.

Happy 108th Birthday to the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Corps!
07/09/2026

Happy 108th Birthday to the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Corps!

Service members, civilians and family members gathered at the National Capital Region Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiol...
06/30/2026

Service members, civilians and family members gathered at the National Capital Region Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) Ball to celebrate the service and sacrifices of CBRNE personnel around the world.

The 20th CBRNE Command, U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Chemical Biological Center and U.S. Army Force Development Protection Division (G8) worked together on the event held in Cockeysville, Maryland, June 26.

The “Red carpet” event featured members of the CBRNE Enterprise, which comprises the Joint CBRNE Force and some of the greatest minds and organizations specializing in defending against global CBRNE threats.

The 20th CBRNE Command and its major subordinate command teams conducted their Annual Training Brief at Aberdeen Proving...
06/26/2026

The 20th CBRNE Command and its major subordinate command teams conducted their Annual Training Brief at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, June 23 - 26.

Senior leaders within the command’s footprint came together to assess their current readiness levels and to conduct future planning.

“The ATB allows our entire team to sit face to face and discuss the way forward,” said Brig. Gen. W Bochat. “We operate in 16 states and 19 different installations, so we have a lot of work and ground to cover.”

However, it wasn’t all work and no play.

Day three of the ATB featured the “Liberty Crucible,” which is a grueling three-hour competition that tests physical and mental endurance.

It started with an early morning Combat Field Test, and then each team ruck-marched across the installation to complete various tactical lanes.

These stations challenged their skills in M4 rifle familiarity, gr***de handling, indirect fire response, bleeding control, medevac requests, and chemical-biological operations.

Every team that completed the Liberty Crucible received the ceremonial “Liberty Crucible” belt buckle.

“We went out and did some hard things as a team, and we had some fun,” said Command Sgt. Major Dennis R. Kirk Jr. “I am very proud of everyone who stepped up.”

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